Samsung's latest portable SSDs are unbelievably fast
And unbelievably expensive, thanks to the global memory shortage
Samsung has unveiled two cutting-edge portable SSDs that promise astonishingly fast transfer speeds. The Portable SSD P Series introduces two models, the P9 and P7, both leveraging a lightning-quick USB4 interface. The flagship P9 is particularly impressive, offering read speeds up to an astounding 4,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3,800 MB/s.
To put this in perspective, existing USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSDs typically hit a maximum of 2,000 MB/s in read speeds. For professional production workflows requiring 12K direct recording, the P9's speed is a game-changer. The P9 comes in four capacities - 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and a world-first 8TB - the latter being the largest USB4 portable SSD available.
Given the incredible speeds, expect to pay a premium price starting at $339.99 for the 1TB model, with the 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB versions costing $649.99, $1,349.99, and $2,699.99 respectively. The lesser-equipped P7 shares the same capacity options as the P9 but at more attainable price points. The 1TB P7 costs $289.99, the 2TB is $549.99, the 4TB is $1,149.99, and the top-of-the-range 8TB is $2,289.99.
While P7's exact transfer speeds haven't been announced yet, it's anticipated to be only slightly slower than its more expensive sibling, thanks to the same USB4 interface. The P7 also boasts robust protection, withstanding drops from heights up to 2 meters, and offering shock and vibration resistance. Samsung claims broad compatibility for the P7, making it suitable for desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and cameras.
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